The Abstainer (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2019, The Abstainer is a notable film directed by David Vigner.
What it’s about. Adam had his life ahead of him; all that was left was to finish his exams and apply to university. To fight off boredom and to feel relaxed and funny, he turned to alcohol. Then came the trouble. Now at a rehabilitation centre for alcoholics, he initially defies the strict regime here. His views of the treatment and himself change only thanks to an empathetic therapist. The inhospitable environment becomes a place of self-reflection on an event that irreversibly changed Adam's life.
Who’s in it. The Abstainer stars Josef Trojan as Adam, Jessica Bechyňová as Andrea, Šimon Fridrich as Kamil and Andrea Berecková as Gábina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Abstainer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Abstainer page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Abstainer (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Abstainer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Abstainer worth watching?
- The Abstainer holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Abstainer?
- The Abstainer stars Josef Trojan, Jessica Bechyňová, Šimon Fridrich, Andrea Berecková and Vasil Fridrich.
- When was The Abstainer released?
- The Abstainer was released in 2019.